ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about National Patient safety Goals (NPSGS). Which of the following goals should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: NPSGs include correct client identification (
A), preventing infections like CAUTIs (
C), and improving staff communication (
D). Health promotion and job satisfaction are not specific NPSG goals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury. The client's ABGS are: PH:7.26, PaCO2: 30 mm Hg, HCO3: 14 mEq/L. Which of the following acid-imbalances should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pH of 7.26 and low bicarbonate (14 mEq/L) indicate metabolic acidosis, common in acute kidney injury due to impaired acid excretion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing change-of-shift report to another nurse for a client using the Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation (ISBARR) communication tool, which of the following information should the nurse include as part of the situation component of this communication tool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The situation component of ISBARR includes the client's current medical condition or reason for admission, providing context for the report.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following medication should the nurse plan to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin is administered first for suspected myocardial infarction to inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce clot formation, minimizing heart damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperventilation is a hallmark of respiratory alkalosis, causing excessive carbon dioxide loss and increased blood pH.